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Like Only Yesterday

It seems like only yesterday When memories flash through the mind So near they seem, yet years away As distant stars are so inclined They live on in a photograph It seems like only yesterday We'd shoot the breeze and share a laugh And party till the break of day Memories orbit near they say And time has left behind its scars It seems like only yesterday Destiny glimmered in the stars We reminisce as years depart As if to keep the time at bay We keep memories close at heart It seems like only yesterday 5-15-2021

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/31/2021 8:21:00 AM

Love the nostalgic feel to this poem ~ Beautiful. Congrats on your well deserved POTD, Joseph.

Joseph May
Date: 6/25/2021 8:16:00 PM

Thank you Line

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/25/2021 11:37:00 AM

Coming back with congrats my friend on a much deserved honor POTD. Always been animosity between Cyprus Turks and Greeks and the Turks - in 1974 the Turks invaded Cyprus annexing about 37% of the productive part of Cyprus, now no longer as productive - many killed on both sides - My in laws were in Cyprus at the time and rushed to the nearest secret tunnel dug years ago as the Turks had already started bombarding that side of the island. Will write a poem on this shortly. Hugs, Jenn.

Joseph May
Date: 5/29/2021 9:33:00 AM

Wow I never knew about that conflict Thank you for the history lesson Jennifer :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/21/2021 6:30:00 AM

WoW! Joseph, What a well written and touching piece about precious memories. Although it’s late, congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Joseph May
Date: 5/21/2021 7:20:00 AM

Thank you Alexis..

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/21/2021 6:26:00 AM

I know that I commented on your poem, because I remember it well Joseph. My comment is missing. I am back to congratulate you on your POTD honor. Your poem is very moving and beautiful. Blessings, Connie

Joseph May
Date: 5/21/2021 7:20:00 AM

Thank you Connie, Blessings

Jan Allison

Date: 5/21/2021 3:11:00 AM

what a touching piece Joseph, belated congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May
Date: 5/21/2021 7:20:00 AM

Thank you Jan

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/19/2021 7:16:00 AM

I love this! Especially reminiscing with the phonograph! Congratulations on POTD!

Joseph May
Date: 5/19/2021 5:19:00 PM

Thank you Kim

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 5/18/2021 7:48:00 AM

Wow congrats I see why this won the POTD honour, as it's stellar, fabulous muse inspired by memories and photos expressed in bright eloquence! Kudos! Plz do read and comment my newest poem too.

Joseph May
Date: 5/19/2021 5:18:00 PM

Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/18/2021 4:13:00 AM

- Memories will always be kept warm in your heart, Joseph - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May
Date: 5/18/2021 5:08:00 AM

Thanks again Anne, hugs

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 5/17/2021 8:55:00 PM

Yes, I feel nostalgic like this too! Great way to put it. Congrats on your POTD!

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:58:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer..

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/17/2021 7:57:00 PM

"We keep memories close at heart" Yes, we do. Congratulations Joseph, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:53:00 PM

Thank you Brandy..

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/17/2021 7:03:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Joseph. Memories are precious - cherish in our heart. Best wishes ~ Mala

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:52:00 PM

Thank you Malabika..

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/17/2021 5:24:00 PM

Well said Joseph! Congratulations on your POTD. Revisiting good memories is like raiding the cookie jar of remembered sweetness - a true feast for the spirit!

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:51:00 PM

I like how you said it, Thank you Sam

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/17/2021 5:12:00 PM

Enjoyed it...Memories live on. Congratulations Joseph May on POTD.

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:50:00 PM

Thank you Arturo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/17/2021 4:30:00 PM

Hello Joseph may, memories that are good are kept in the heart. enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/18/2021 5:59:00 AM

Hello Joseph, just awoke need my coffee. You are welcome my friend. Enjoy your day.

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:49:00 PM

Thank you darlene

Constance La France

Date: 5/17/2021 2:40:00 PM

Joseph, beautiful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor, peace _Constance

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:48:00 PM

Thank you Constance

Ann Peck

Date: 5/17/2021 1:15:00 PM

A thoughtful poem about a subject a number of us think and write about. Well done. Congratulations!

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:47:00 PM

Thank you Ann

Akkina Downing

Date: 5/17/2021 1:08:00 PM

Beautiful, and congratulations on potd!

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:45:00 PM

Thank you Akkina..

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/17/2021 12:52:00 PM

Congratulations for POTD Joseph ! :)

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:45:00 PM

Thank you Heidi..

Dan Prizner

Date: 5/17/2021 12:51:00 PM

Great poem captures my yesterdays

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:45:00 PM

Thank you Dan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/17/2021 9:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful write about "Yesterday." In life memories and pictures are all we have left. Have a blessed day/week..................

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2021 8:44:00 PM

Thank you Paula